No go for Ngoqo
In 2019, Bitou Council re-employed Lonwabo Ngoqo, an ANC deployee, as Municipal Manager even though he was absolutely barred from holding the post. The…
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News from December 2021
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Financial Report 2020
The 2020 Financial Report was approved at the 2021 AGM. [pdf-embedder url="/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Financial-Report-2020-converted.pdf" title="Financial…
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Chairman's AGM Report
Dear Members, Thank you to all those who attended our AGM on 14 December. For those who were unable to attend, my Chairman's Report is below, along with a…
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Financial Statements 2019
The 2019 Plett Ratepayers' and Residents' Association financial statement was approved at the 14 December 2021 AGM. [pdf-embedder…
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Wastewater Collection, Treatment & Disposal Facilities - Bill Alexander
INTRODUCTION I took over the oversight of the Waste Water Treatment and Disposal Facilities from Oliver Rissik in May of this year. I wish to thank Oliver for…
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Pro-Action Committee Report 2021 - Len Swimmer
Last February, a sub-committee called Pro-Action was established within the Ratepayers' Association to fast-track specific projects. The two primary projects…
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Council Oversight Report 2021 - Debi Nicholson
Breakdown of Bitou governance and democracy. Governance in Bitou once again went from bad to worse collapsing completely after April 2021 when both parties…
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Roads Report 2021 - Christo Vlok
Generally the roads in Plett are in reasonable condition and there is a plan in place for resurfacing, although a very low budget has been allowed for this…
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Waste Collection, Handling and Disposal Facilities Report 2021 - Bill Alexander
INTRODUCTION I took over the oversight of the Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Facilities from Peter Gaylard in May of this year. I wish to thank Peter for…
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Water Report 2021 - Peter Pyke
The water catchments serving the Plett area seem to have escaped the severe drought being experienced inland and in the Eastern Cape. Rainfall has been…
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Electrical Power Report 2021 - Oliver Rissik
The Electrical Department has developed an in-house monthly maintenance plan. Despite budget cuts the general maintenance has proceeded reasonably well.…
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Town Planning Report 2021 - Stuart Comline
Applications are submitted on a continuous and ongoing basis to the Municipal Planning Department. Most of these are normal applications for new house building…
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Airport Report 2021 - Steve Pattinson
Where we find ourselves In stark contrast to the demise of many South African airports lost to municipal neglect, the Plettenberg Bay airport ends the year in…
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